Apple Martini

An apple a day ... (By Rob Chirico)

Apple Tarts with Apple Ice

A marriage of sweet, tart, warm, and cold. (By Traci Des Jardins)

Marzipan Caramel Apples with Sesame and Almond

Sesame seeds and almonds cover a caramel-coated sour apple, while marzipan hides inside. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Chocolate Caramel Apples with Salted Pretzels

Bittersweet chocolate, salty pretzels, sweet caramel, and sour apples—did we say it’s all on a stick? (By Kate Ramos)

Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops with Cider Sauce

Apples star in the stuffing for this satisfying autumnal dish. (By Regan Burns)

Smoked Trout Crostini

Easy but sophisticated finger food. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Goat Cheese Toasts with Asparagus-Mushroom Ragu

Creamy asparagus-and-mushroom ragu tops crunchy toasts slathered with goat cheese. (By Kate Ramos)

Winter Greens Lasagne

Layers of kale, chard, ricotta, and crème fraîche make for an impressive and irresistible lasagne. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Creamy Rice Pudding with Broiled Plums

Plums get sprinkled with sugar, broiled until their skins are blistered, and then nestled in orange-scented rice pudding. (By Kate Ramos)

Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing

A three-layer extravaganza with a touch of molasses and shredded apple to keep it moist. (By Rebecca Rather)

Asian Pear and Gouda Grilled Cheese

Melty, sweet, and a little sour from the toasty rye bread. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Baked Apple Dumplings (By Ron Silver and Jen Bervin)

Sweet tamales for dessert. (By Susan Curtis and Nicole Curtis Ammerman)

A tangy dressing with a pleasant bitterness from celery seeds. (By Aliza Green)

A sweet-sour sauce that’s great with lamb, from the Field Guide to Spices. (By Aliza Green)